Like so many airheads, the work done to the bike before purchased far exceeded the price I paid, and like my predecessor I have spent far more on this bike that it could possibly be worth. But I don't expect to sell, ever. This is more of a heirloom than a motorcycle

(2014 photo) The bike as purchased in 2014. Wire wheels are gone.
The original owner was retiring from two wheelers and looking to clear out space.
He and his wife were quite sentimental when I came to pick it up in 2014

This looks a lot like an R90S, but with unpainted calipers, wider handlebars, a 1977 tank, and Bing Carbs, it is not a replica. So if the similar appearance to an R90S offends you, kindly piss up a rope.

Forks are off a later model R100S, which have dual disks. (2014 photo)

The seller purchased the bike in 1977 and had improved and maintained the bike with passion right up until the day I arrived. Engine was gone through since 2000 but I didn't get particulars, it didn't spoke and it runs on unleaded, that's all that concerned me. Besides, the owner was a NASA engineer & did the work himself. I assured him that I was essentially adopting the bike, like a 2nd son, and it would live a good life since I learned a valuable lesson in regretting my last sale. As sappy as it sounds, that mattered to the seller.

Engine was recently rebuilt and bored to closer to 1000cc. Carbs jetted to match

Greg, the seller, and I hit it off immediately. Nobody want's to buy from a jackass. Read my blog "enjoy the process or walk" and you'll get my meaning. He'd driven this machine all over the planet alone and with his wife over the years. While I'd primarily be going out for coffee with it, my passion about well engineered machines was the same.

You'll notice I've already removed the back rest and the luggage rack.
This is leaner and more to my taste for the short 1/2 hour rides that I do.
(2014)

Greg recommended that I bring a large SUV or truck even if I was riding home. He had over 38 years of goodies accumulated and I needed to haul them all off. Woo hoo!!

The paint is a custom blend by BeeLine Paint in Colorado Springs, but the fairing was painted by FitzGraphics in Broomfield and he used Aztec Gold. I'll be tinkering endlessly to make it my own, but the bones are good on this one for sure. (2014 photo)

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It's exactly 30 days later, I sold the Ducati for $5,000 and spent all t of that money on more goodies.

I might have gone a little overboard shopping:

Overbuilt swingarm brace is overkill, but it makes me happy.

Fork brace, an airhead just looks wrong w/out em

Triple clamp, billet aluminum is never a bad idea for anything.

Frame braces. Don't need'em but they look racey. (Uninstalled)

Lester mags, and Avon tires so i can go tubeless and avoid rust.

Now sports a Factory Seat, and Corbin Seat as a spare.

Stainless bolt kit. Good summer project replacing every bolt.

Not all have been installed, it's an ongoing project.

bar mounted master cylinders brake far better. (Not my bike inphoto)

LEDs, you just gotta have these.

Extra front and rear fenders, to paint black and trim/customize

I'm thinking more tire should show from the sides and rear..

Current State as of April 2017

Currently thinking a bare aluminum tank, charcoal fenders and no fairing.
The gold paint is new, so I'll box it all up and sell, or keep.

3 comments:

Even more sad that you sold the r100 is the fact you don't have an 2004 r1150rt with all the geegaws anyone could want. Oh kind of like mine. Hmmmm ksl.comThe gas tank on the late 70's airheads is without a doubt the most beautiful tank ever designed.

Hey I met you and your beautiful awesome wife when you two stopped by the restaurant I work (Tamayo) for a few drinks a couple weeks ago...I'm Oscar and I remember I asked you a question about your shirt which led to you telling me you once owned a Shelby cobra(replica) which was the coolest thing I've heard in a while, there is not a lot of car guys out there and I was so pleased and happy to be talking to a true one (you). You gave me your card(which I lost but I was smart enough to remember the website) so I've been reading this blog and I've been having a blast doing so!! Very refreshing!! A true car guy speaking about cars!! I just wanted to stay in contact with you! I really enjoyed it and I hope I can hear from you soon! (I know email would be more convenient but I misplaced your business card with your email)